White encroachment on Indian lands
Item
Type
Autograph Draft Letter
Title
White encroachment on Indian lands
Description
Discusses a petition of white settlers demanding the right to settle on Indian lands.
year created
1797
month created
09
day created
17
author
sent from location
Near Downings Town
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Thomas Butler
James McHenry
Craig
David Henley
Quarter master
deputy quartermaster
Indians
whites
intruders
commander
troops
notable location
Downings Town
Indian country
west
frontier
notable item/thing
Petition
treaty
garrison
proclamation
notable idea/issue
White encroachment
document number
1797091700001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | BRG13 (2 pages) | Collection: James McHenry Papers | B: 2, 2 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | Near Downings Town | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Thomas Butler | [unknown] | [n/a] |